Montana Code 50-57-103. Department authorized to adopt rules
50-57-103. Department authorized to adopt rules. (1) The department shall adopt rules relating to the operation of establishments, including rules:
(a)setting standards to ensure sanitation and safety in establishments to protect public health and safety;
(b)relating to the licensing of establishments;
(c)providing procedures for enforcement of the laws and rules relating to establishments;
(d)relating to cooperative agreements between the department and local boards of health; and
(e)setting performance standards for local boards of health, local health officers, and sanitarians to meet as a condition to receipt of funds provided by the department pursuant to 50-57-305.
(2)To the extent feasible, the rules must be consistent with rules adopted to implement chapter 50.